optical networking basic concepts

[pushpak.lele]

hi

is there is any document on optical network design which can give us basic idea.

please guide us

pushpak

[Tom Randstrom]

There is a book published by Cisco; "Optical Network Design and Implementation".

http://www.ciscopress.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=1587051052

I have not read it but would assume it would be a good overview based upon the sample chapter I did read. It had some good reviews on Amazon.com.

[tphelps]

The book referenced in the first reply provides a good overview of SONET/SDH.

You might also look here for some basics:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/optical/15000r5_0/planning/guide/r50engpl.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns579/networking_solutions_white_papers_list.html

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2011/products_technical_reference_book09186a0080234230.html

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/ccie/sp/online_resources.html

These will help with typical SONET/SDH networking. For a detailed DWDM design using the Cisco MSTP solution, make sure you use a trusted resource.